How do you meditate ( what method do you use)?

1dayatatimebro · 2016-02-09T01:45:45+00:00

Look into the transcendental meditation technique by maharishi mahesh yogi. It has done wonders for me in terms of patience, relaxation, and anxiety. After every session I feel more grounded and "in the now."

NicCageForPresident · 2016-02-09T06:18:21+00:00

When I meditate I probably spend 90% of my time with my mind wandering and 10% actually focused on my breathing. I don't stress myself out because I'm "meditating wrong". That's the whole point, your mind will inevitably wander and then you just gently bring it back your breathing. If you beat yourself up about it that defeats the whole purpose of meditating.

If you just set aside 10 minutes each day to attempt meditation, you will reap all the benefits. The only way to meditate wrong is by giving up

1Hf9n8X · 2016-02-09T10:28:14+00:00

You can start with Headspace, which is a guided meditation website. They offer free 10 day meditation course, and also separate meditation recordings for various life situations and goals you might have, e.g. SOS situations when the stress is killing you. Also if you're short on budget you can download all of their stuff at a famous swedish website.

ForensicFungineer · 2016-02-09T04:50:43+00:00

Sounds dumb but just letting go and not trying to actively get anything out of it is how it started working for me. Just sit there and listen to whatever (I dig whatever guided meditations and yoga nidra) and accept it as a chance to reset and become more effective in other facets of your life. It takes a while but that trance state is natural for people. Watch people around a campfire for the best example IRL.

Also, download Musi and listen to the million meditations on YouTube for free.

HousesOfTheCoda · 2016-02-09T16:16:45+00:00

Check out the book, 'Mindfulness In Plain English'. It will address all your questions and provide you with a lot of insights. Trust me, this book is all you need.

DarkisKnight · 2016-02-09T18:28:27+00:00

I just sit and focus on my breath. I probably do some type of zazen or mindfulness type meditation. Everyone has a hyperactive mind...don't try so hard to rid your mind of thoughts, just let them pass through.

HB10bitch · 2016-02-09T01:26:27+00:00

Sometimes it takes a while to get it.

If you are really stressed and can't get it right, [just try this] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92i5m3tV5XY)

Otherwise, books are a good intro.

Professor_Red · 2016-02-09T04:58:32+00:00

Just sit down and breath for a period of 15-30 minutes(depending on what time limit you set) and just focus on your breath. Whenever you get sidetracked, acknowledge it, and return your focus to your breath.

The longer you meditate, the longer you will be able to keep your focus on your breath without getting distracted.

runswiththelions · 2016-02-09T16:25:04+00:00

Thanks for the feedback guys. I'll check out each method, and see what happens

Title	How do you meditate ( what method do you use)?
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Date	February 9, 2016 1:22 AM UTC (10 years ago)
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